FOCUS: Legislature Passes Michigan Business TaxSB 94, legislation to enact the Michigan Business Tax, was approved by both chambers on June 28. The legislation was passed on a 32-3 vote in the Senate and a 75-34 vote in the House. Final amendments to the bill included language to address concerns raised by contractors and limited liability corporations. SB 94 was one bill in a five-bill package that restructures how businesses are taxed. Technical amendments are anticipated in follow-up legislation.

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the CapitolThe Michigan legislature is adjourned on June 28 for the July 4 holiday. Both the House and Senate were not scheduled to return until July 12 but revised session schedules announced last week include the House returning to session on July 10 and the Senate with tentative session days on July 10 and 11.